| In the composition of the venom of the bushmaster snake, there are proteolytic enzymes, hemolytic, hemoagglutinating, coagulating and anticoagulating and other ac- tivities, the most important of which are the proteolytic and hemolytic properties as well as a powerful T-lymphocyte-specific mitogenic action and also a principle stimulat- ing the B-lymphocytes. The chief indications are septic maladies with high fever, rapid pulse, and distinct apathy. This recommends its use in phlegmons and tonsillitis, infec- tious diseases with septic manifestations, as well as capillary damage, thrombophlebi- tis, endocarditis and myocarditis, viral infections, septic diseases with necroses and gangraena. In dairy cows the symptoms are expressed as mastitis with bluish or purple discoloration of the udder skin. Milk production recedes prior to onset of the actual pathological symptoms. Also metritis. Swine show the mastitis, metritis and agalactia syndrome; metritis in dogs and cats. Aggravation in the morning, warmth is not toler- ated. Ruminant animals in particular are extremely receptive to Lachesis, so Lachesis is regarded as type-medication for this group. |
